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The 26-year-old, a River Plate youth product, joined Villarreal in 2009 and has become one of the most consistent defenders in La Liga.

He has made 23 league appearances this season with the Spanish club, who clinched a Europa League slot after ending the season fifth in the table.

If the deal goes through Musacchio may face his former teammates next season as sixth-placed AC Milan, who are four points ahead of Inter Milan with one game left, have secured a place in Europa League qualifiers.